Bandol Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
commune in Var, France
About Bandol
Bandol was founded in 1595 and built around a small military fort. The Bandol wine region, near the coast east of Marseille and Cassis, is one of Provence's most internationally recognized wine regions. Built around the village of Bandol, the Bandol AOC covers the production of 8 communes with silicon & limestone soils. Those soils and the warm, coastal climate are ideally suited for the late ripening Mourvèdre grape which is the major variety of the region. For both the red and rosé wines, Mourvèdre must account for at least 50% of the blend, though most producers will use significantly more, with Grenache & Cinsaut usually filling out the rest of the wine's composition.
Top Attractions in Bandol
Explore the best things to see and do in Bandol:
- ★Île de Bendor
Where to Eat in Bandol
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴KV&B
Bandol Travel Guide Sections
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